Then what is reincarnation if not supernatural as it certainly cannot be measured or proved scientifically. Or Karma for that matter?
Or the basic premise of a pure supra conciousness that trancends space time and existance itself?
The Buddha or Allah by the same definition to some Muslims.
Would it surprise you to know that many Islamic Scholars find great commonality between Buddhism and Islam?
And yet the denial of God is one of the greatest sins in Islam.
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Religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
You now throw in the term THESIM as though it changes the outcome,Religion was and defined by yourself.
You gave a definition which i refuted, factually, and i stand by that refutation.
Like it or not some people worship Buddha as a God, a practice i have witnessed personally, Dhalai and Pachen Lamas were revered by the masses as God Kings.
Fact.
There is much supernatural folklore established around Buddhism, wether its tenents precribe it or not, the masses choose to view it through such mediums and treat it as a religion supernatural entities and all.
It is what it is.
I have practiced traditional Kung Fu for many years under a Chinese Master and participated in many Chinese Buddhist festivals all around the U.K and Hong Kong included, there are practioners who practice Hsien Gung to envoke "spirits" and even "dieties" and consider themselves Buddhist.
You read what you read i'll experience what i experience.
I do find it laughable that you'll cite Christian thinkers in your arguement as though they have the definitive outlook on exactly what constitutes God.
Everything is textbook definition with you which does'nt always come off as reality.
PEACE!!!
